50% more emissions<\/a> than conventionally-grown peas in the country. <\/p>\nFourth, organic farming also reduces soil erosion, especially when tillage practices are minimised, and mixed cropping patterns are followed. <\/p>\n
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Fifth, organic farming is also found to conserve water. Australian agriculture is facing water scarcity and challenges related to drought are getting more severe under the changing climate. Effective use of mulch and optimising soil work can reduce water use in farming. Waterways also benefit profoundly when farmlands do not discharge chemicals. <\/p>\n
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Sixth, organic farming also contributes to ecosystem health and regeneration. Organic farming is more biodiverse than conventional farming. When insecticides and pesticides are not used, the population of insects and plants will grow, thus contributing to biodiversity of the region. A report by The Guardian dated 14 February 2019 says that \u201cBuying organic food is among the actions people can take to curb the global decline in insects\u201d drawing on scientific research. A paper published in the scientific Journal of Applied Ecology (dated 8 February 2020) found that organic farming benefits birds most in regions with more intensive agriculture. <\/p>\n
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